A 678 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Allows pharmacy technicians to practice in any pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist

Bill A 678 amends existing education law regarding registered pharmacy technicians. Currently, these technicians are limited to practicing in specific types of licensed facilities or pharmacies owned by such facilities. This bill expands their scope, allowing registered pharmacy technicians to assist licensed pharmacists in *any* pharmacy. They must continue to operate under the direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performing tasks that do not require professional judgment, such as compounding or labeling drugs.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action May 21, 2025

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A678 → A678A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amendment adds several new sponsors to the legislation and clarifies the scope of pharmacy technician practice. The changes remove references to facilities in favor of pharmacies, and reorganize the text to better define supervision requirements for pharmacy technicians.

Scope change

The bill now applies specifically to pharmacies rather than facilities, narrowing the scope of where pharmacy technicians can practice under supervision.

ELIGIBILITY

Added seven new sponsors (Jones, McDonald, Paulin, Otis, Griffin, P. Carroll, McMahon, Kay, Bronson, Chludzinski, Lunsford) to the bill's sponsor list.

REQUIREMENT

Changed references from 'facility' to 'pharmacy' throughout the bill, clarifying that pharmacy technicians practice in pharmacies rather than broader healthcare facilities.

DEFINITION

Reorganized the definition of 'direct personal supervision' to better specify that a licensed pharmacist must remain in the immediate area and approve all work before dispensing drugs.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill numbering from A678 to A678A and changed the page reference from LBD02176-01-5 to LBD02176-02-5.

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Committee

Amendments

May 20, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

May 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 678A

lower

May 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Jan 8, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

1 primary · 21 co-sponsors